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Financial Implications of Waste Management Systems for Shellfish Processing

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  • North, Ronald M.
  • Lyda, Fred M.

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Shellfish harvesting, processing and marketing are components of an old, established industry in southeastern coastal areas. This traditional industry, with proven production records and established markets for its high-quality shrimp, is being subjected to difficult circumstances which could result in a significant restructuring of various segments of it. Processors are faced with very expensive control outlays required to reduce pollution levels in coastal waters. These pollution control problems are particularly perplexing for both old and new firms, since solutions lead only to higher processing costs in a competitive market, heavily influenced by international conditions. Financial effects of effluent discharge guidelines are already being felt by processors in those states where early compliance dates are being specified by State environmental protection agencies. In many instances State standards are more stringent than those of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In addition, alternative waste treatment methods have been rejected by some State agencies, resulting in higher costs for meeting specified effluent discharge guidelines.

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  • North, Ronald M. & Lyda, Fred M., 1975. "Financial Implications of Waste Management Systems for Shellfish Processing," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 7(2), pages 27-33, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:7:y:1975:i:02:p:27-33_01
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